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Clinothulite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Clinothulite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite and Enstatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Clinothulite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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